News Briefs (April 26, 2014)Arkansas Tech to re-dedicate cafeteria Arkansas Tech University will celebrate its renovated student dining facility with a re-dedication ceremony for Chambers Cafeteria at 3 p.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend. During summer 2013, Arkansas Tech engaged in an $8.7 million renovation of Chambers Cafeteria that has yielded an enhanced space equipped to host up to 900 students at a time. Free business workshops at ATU The Arkansas Small ...

News Briefs (April 25, 2014)Safe disposal of medications at site As a part of National Take Back Initiative 8, the Dardanelle Police Department is acting as a site for those wanting to properly dispose of unused or expired medications from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call Montie Sims at (479) 229-2533. Delaware potluck and pie supper Delaware invites everyone to a potluck and pie supper at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Delaware Fire Station. The supper provid...

News Briefs (April 24, 2014)American Legion singing The Lee Mountain Boys will highlight the American Legion Post 20 country singing with bluegrass music and more at 6 p.m. today. Members of the band are Boyd Barton, Merle Shoptaw, Jim Killer, Larry Mahan, Chuck Hayward and Kim Virden. Wesley Methodist chicken barbecue The Wesley Methodist Church will host its chicken barbecue from 3:30-6 p.m. Friday at 300 N. Cumberland Ave. in Russellville. Deliveries will be available...

News Briefs (April 23, 2014)Wesley Methodist chicken barbecue The Wesley Methodist Church will host its chicken barbecue from 3:30-6 p.m. Friday at 300 N. Cumberland Ave. in Russellville. Deliveries will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and carry-outs will be available as well. Special pricing will be included for children age 12 and under. Call (479) 968-1860. Zachary family reunion The descendants of George Washington and Mary Jane (Hasler) Zachary Jr. will conduct...

News Briefs (April 22, 2014)Election equipment testing Thursday Logic and accuracy testing of all media and equipment to be used during the 2014 Preferential Primary and Non partisan Judicial General Election will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Public demonstration will begin at 1 p.m. Monday. All testing and demonstrations will be conducted at Pope County Election Headquarters, 1509 E. Main Street, Suite 7 in Russellville. The phone number at Election Headquarters is (479...

News Briefs (April 20, 2014)Civil rights program at ATU A program entitled “Created equal: America’s civil rights struggle,” will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Room 300 of Ross Pendergraft Library at Arkansas Tech University. A panel discussion will be held featuring Barbara Lackey, an ATU student from the early 1960s, and Dr. V. Carole Smith, who graduated Russellville High School in 1965 — the first year of desegregation at the school. After the discussion, the documentar...

News Briefs (April 17, 2014)Offices closed for Good Friday The Pope County Courthouse and county offices will be closed Friday in observance of Good Friday. Emergency type services will remain available. pARTy in the Park The pARTy in the Park festival to launch the arts’ spring and summer season will begin at 10 a.m. and continue through 3 p.m. Saturday at the Russellville City Park, River Valley Arts Center and Hughes Community Center. Lots of free games, crafts and ac...

News Briefs (April 16, 2014)American Legion Singing The American Legion singing at 6 p.m. Thursday will feature the Classic Country Boys at the American Legion Hut across from the depot in Russellville. Hector After Prom pie auction Hector After Prom will host a pie and benefit auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Hector cafeteria. A wide array of items are available for auction as well. To donate items, call Renee Wiley at (479) 264-3567 or Misty Barnett at (479) 264-8618...

News Briefs (April 15, 2014)Dr. Brown retirement reception Thursday Dr. Robert C. Brown, the 11th president of Arkansas Tech University, and his wife, Jill Brown, will be honored during a retirement reception hosted by the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees from 4-6 p.m. Thursday in Baswell Techionery, located at 306 W. O St. on the Arkansas Tech campus in Russellville. The public is invited. Dardanelle Chamber monthly luncheon The Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce will h...

News Briefs (April 13, 2014)DHS free presentations to area churches The Arkansas SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol), a division of The Arkansas Department of Human Services, is providing free presentations about healthcare fraud prevention and scams increasingly targeting senior citizens in Arkansas. The SMP is reaching out to seniors through senior adult groups in churches statewide and is offering to come to interested churches to give a short presentation and distribute inf...

News Briefs (April 11, 2014)Lions Club golf tournament The annual Red Hornick Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Atkins Lions Club, is scheduled for Saturday at the Galla Creek Golf Course at Pottsville. The four-person scramble begins with registration at 7 a.m. at the Galla Creek Golf Course clubhouse, and play starts at 8. Lunch is included in the entry fee. The tournament is a major fundraiser for the Atkins Lions Club, which provides glasses and other services relate...

News Briefs (April 10, 2014)ATU Spring Choral Concert today The Arkansas Tech University Chamber Choir and Concert Chorale will complete its Spring Tour with a concert at First United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. today. The concert will also feature the University Men’s Chorus and the University Women’s Chorus. The concert is free. World Music Concert Friday The World Music Concert for Peace and Unity will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at Heritage Hall. The event, which feat...

News Briefs (April 8, 2014)Lions Club golf tournament set The annual Red Hornick Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Atkins Lions Club, is scheduled for Saturday at the Galla Creek Golf Course at Pottsville. The four-person scramble begins with registration at 7 a.m. and play starts at 8 a.m. Registration is on the day of the event at the Galla Creek Golf Course clubhouse. Lunch is included in the entry fee. The tournament is a major fundraiser for the Atkins Lions Club, ...

News Briefs (April 6, 2014)Dardanelle Chamber Community Coffee The Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce will host Community Coffee from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday at the Arkansas River Valley Regional Library. ‘Brass and Pipes’ concert today The Arkansas Tech University Brass Choir will present a concert entitled “Brass and Pipes” at the Central Presbyterian Church in Russellville at 2:30 p.m. today. The free performance will include appearances by Dr. Jon Clements, assistant pro...

News Briefs (April 5, 2014)Human resources workshop The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center will present, “Human Resources: What Every Business Should Know,” from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. Seating is limited and registration is required at (479) 356-2067 or asbtdc.org/training/russellville-events. Dessert theater at ATU Wesley Foundation The A.C.T.S. (Actors with Christ through Theatre and Song) group wil...

News Briefs (April 4, 2014)Clarksville Arts & Crafts show The Clarksville Arts and Crafts show opens today and continues through Sunday at the Marvin Vinson Center in Clarksville. The show will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Many talented vendors specializing in woodcrafts, soaps and lotions, jewelry, upcycled home goods, sewing, crochet, handmade toys, lighting, furniture, frames and much more will be available. For ...

News Briefs (April 3, 2014)Berry to visit ATU in reception today Dr. J. William Berry, one of four finalists to become the 12th president of Arkansas Tech University, will attend a community reception for alumni and other supporters of the university today from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Hall. Berry is executive vice president and provost at the University of Dallas (Texas). Similar community receptions will be held for Arkansas Tech presidenti...

News Briefs (April 2, 2014)American Legion singing set Thursday The American Legion country singing on Thursday at 6 p.m. will feature Classic Country. The singing is at the American Legion Hut. Russellville Kiwanis Club Pancake Day The Russellville Kiwanis Club will host its 58th annual Pancake Day Friday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the L.V. Williamson Boys and Girls Club, located at 600 E. 16th St. in Russellville. Pancakes, sausage, milk, coffee and juice will be...

News Briefs (April 1, 2014)Bowen to visit ATU in reception today Dr. Robin E. Bowen, one of four finalists to become the 12th president of Arkansas Tech University, will attend a community reception for alumni and other supporters of the university today from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Hall. Bowen is executive vice president and provost at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. Similar community receptions will be held for Arkansas Tech p...